How Long Gone 895. - Larry Fitzmaurice
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Jan 21, 2026 Larry Fitzmaurice, a Brooklyn-based music writer and Twitter presence, joins to share insights on quirky urban life and music culture. He humorously recounts incidents with rising rents, black mold, and a rat-infested Ford Fiesta. Discussion turns to the impact of Pitchfork's new paywall and the rising popularity of Threads. Larry also analyzes the nostalgic tone of Harry Styles' latest album and offers high praise for the band Geese, calling their rise a true phenomenon. His candid take on city life is both relatable and entertaining.
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Bought The Bushwick Dip
- Larry recounts moving to Bushwick during a 2021 rent dip and buying the neighborhood "dip."
- He later saw rents spike again and got a dishwasher added that unstabilized his unit.
Car As Office And Parking Ritual
- Larry uses his car as a mobile office while hunting for alternate-side parking.
- He’s done interviews from the front seat and writes his newsletter from the car.
Rats Ate His Timing Belt
- Larry describes a severe rat problem that led rodents to live in car engines and walls.
- Rats once ate the timing belt in his Ford Fiesta, wrecking the car.